Quote Originally Posted by Optical View Post
whats the fuel consumption like? and the power compared to a hilux? as I tow a 2T excavator sometimes....but my v6 rodeo tows it fine so I'd imagine it could do it with ease...
I don't know around town but my wagon (weighs around 3 ton) gets 12.8 on the highway and 15-16 when towing my camper (around 1 ton). I think an auto would be better as the engine doesn't develop a lot of torque until 1800 rpm (when turbo boost comes on) so if pulling 2 ton might be difficult to start up hill with manual (need to slip clutch).

If you can test drive one while towing your trailer you would get an idea if it is suitable.
Lots of people talk diesels up about how low they develop their torque (2000rpm) but you need to realise that it is also a very narrow power band compared to a bigger petrol motor. Your V6 might make max torque at 4000 rpm but it still might have more on tap at 1200-1600 rpm than the diesel.